Best Schools in Sharp County, AR
Sharp County, AR has 16 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,106 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Sharp County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sharp County, AR
The top high schools in Sharp County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Mammoth Spring High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
3. Cedar Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 368 Students
4. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
5. Hillcrest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
6. Melbourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 390 Students
7. Sloan-hendrix High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sloan-hendrix School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sharp County, AR
The top middle schools in Sharp County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 492 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sharp County, AR
The top elementary schools in Sharp County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Melbourne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melbourne School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
2. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
3. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 594 Students
4. Cave City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
5. Mammoth Spring Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mammoth Spring School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
6. Newark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Ridge School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
7. Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sloan-hendrix School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sharp County, AR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sharp County, AR has a total population of 17,271 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sharp County, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sharp County, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sharp County, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sharp County, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sharp County, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sharp County, AR
How many schools are in Sharp County, AR?
Sharp County, AR has 16 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,106 students in total.
How do schools in Sharp County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Sharp County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Sharp County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sharp County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sharp County
2 places in Sharp County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Cave City School District (3 schools)
- Highland School District (3 schools)